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Origins of the Wiggan surname

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    In 1921, most Wiggans lived in yorkshire

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    170 Wiggan Travel & migration records
    1,300 Wiggans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wiggans

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    Common female occupations for Wiggans in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    15

    Laundress

    12

    Dressmaker

    8

    General Servant

    4

    House Keeper

    4

    Common male occupations for Wiggans in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    14

    Cotton Weaver

    12

    Coal Miner

    11

    Lead Miner

    11

    Carter

    8

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